A DOOM pile refers to disorganized clutter that may include papers, receipts, and other miscellaneous items. For individuals with ADHD, managing these piles can lead to feelings of overwhelm, often resulting in the decision to simply throw everything away. Cate Osborn, an ADHD advocate, shares her struggles with creating organizational systems, often placing items in temporary boxes that end up forgotten. Eventually, she faces challenge in deciding what to keep, experiencing choice paralysis regarding the contents of her DOOM piles, which delays resolution on the clutter.
Many in the ADHD community often resort to throwing away their DOOM piles due to feeling overwhelmed by organizational chaos, as Cate Osborn illustrates through her personal experience.
Cate Osborn explains how clutter accumulation leads to a situation where organizing becomes a later task, which often falls by the wayside due to task prioritization issues.
Choice paralysis is a common challenge when confronting a DOOM pile; individuals often hesitate over what to keep or discard, fearing future need for the items.
Osborn acknowledges the experience of being overwhelmed to the point where it feels easier to start fresh by discarding everything rather than organizing.
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